Obituaries

Aug 17, 2016

Judy Lee Aguiñaga, née Pirtle, went home to her Lord on August 16, 2016. Judy passed as she had always said she would like, peacefully in her sleep. Her unwavering faith was always a source of solace and comfort in trying times and was bolstered by nightly readings of her Bible.Judy loved the outdoors, camping, long drives in the...

Aug 13, 2016

Federico "Perico" Avila, 82, passed away in Flagstaff, Arizona on August 13, 2016.He was born on April 3, 1934 in Williams. Perico served in the Army during the Korean War.He was active in the American Legion Cordova Post 13 and served as Post Commander.Most recently he served as the Post Chaplain. Perico was a die-hard Phoenix Suns fan.His biggest...

Jul 31, 2016

George Gomez Sepulveda, Jr. went peacefully to heaven surrounded by family on July 31, 2016, after a courageous battle with illness. He was born in Oatman, Arizona, on March 4, 1937, to George and Elvira (Gomez) Sepulveda.George is survived by his wife of 52 years Mary Jessie (Gomez) Sepulveda; three children, Anna Smith (husband Jeff), C. Renee' Lorents, and...

Jul 29, 2016

Howard Whiteford Turner Jr. of Parks, AZ and formerly of Black Horse, MD passed away Friday, July 29, 2016 at his home in Parks, AZ.He was 85 years old.He was born December 10, 1930 in Baltimore, MD.He graduated from Jarrettsville High School in Harford County, MD in 1948.He married Doris Brown in 1949 and they were married for 49...

Jul 3, 2016

Robert Sayre, 71, passed away on July 3, 2016 in Bellemont, Arizona.He was born on September 20, 1944 in Denver, Colorado. Robert is survived by his wife Louise Sayre and their daughter Tracy MacKay, sisters Jeannie Sayre and Anne Pagent, brothers Steven Sayre, Gary Sayre and William Sayre, also three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.He is preceded in death by...

Jun 26, 2016

Mary Frances Lopez Valdez was born on July 27, 1940 in Yuma, Arizona.Mary Frances was surrounded by loving and supportive family at home in Flagstaff as she fought a courageous battle with cancer.She was called home to our heavenly father on June 26, 2016. Mary Frances was the first of nine children born to her parents, Socorro and Bruno...

Jun 7, 2016

Jennie Q. Wahl, age 81, died at her home in Phoenix, Arizona from natural causes on June 7, 2016.Jennie was born March 5, 1935 in Flagstaff, Arizona. Jennie enjoyed dancing, drawing, and crocheting.Jennie also loved spending time with her family at Oak Creek. Jennie is survived by her daughters Yvonne Schaeffer, Cheryl Boles, Angela Wahl, Yolanda Huizar and Michelle...

Jun 4, 2016

Manuel "Manny" Valdez, 82, was born November 26, 1933 and left home to the Lord on Saturday, June 4, 2016. Manuel was born in Ramey, Colorado, raised in Raton, New Mexico and resided in Flagstaff, Arizona after retiring from 4 years in the U.S. Air Force and 22 years in the U.S. Navy. He has lived in Flagstaff for...

May 21, 2016

Mark Brandon Nelson was born on January 3, 1985 and left home to the Lord on Saturday May 21, 2016 in Flagstaff, AZ, the town where he was born and raised. Mark is survived by his children Natalie, Andrea, Clayton, Austin, and Ava, his mother Renee Lori (Cody) Nelson, sisters Renata (Jackie) Nelson, Elena (Nelson) Yazzie, Gailene (Cody) Eltsosie...

May 11, 2016

Daniel Michael McDonald, 65, passed away in Flagstaff on May 11, 2016.He was born to Harold and Virginia McDonald on July 28, 1950 in Fort Hood, Texas. Daniel was a tool-maker for W.L. Gore & Associates and celebrated his 35th anniversary in December 2015.He received a diamond pin and the opportunity to enjoy a pizza lunch with many of...

May 5, 2016

Sarah "Star" Begay, 61, of Flagstaff and Phoenix passed away on May 5, 2016 in Phoenix, Arizona.She was born on March 31, 1955 in Bellemont, Arizona. She is survived by her sisters Maryann Nez, Marylou Runningbear, Laura Cordova, Grace Kieyoni and Ella Jones. She is preceded in death by her parents, Kieyonnie Begay and Ruby Moore Jim, her step...

May 3, 2016

JC (Jake) Haley, 92, of Aztec, NM went home to be with the Lord on May 3, 2016.He was born on February 11, 1924 in Tyler, TX.He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jackie Haley, 7 children, Janet (Ronald) Foust, Farmington, NM, Linda Jacobs, Merdian, ID, Debra Valdez, Bloomfield, NM, Henry Johnson, Glendale, AZ, Margaret (Tom) Mackin,...

Apr 26, 2016

Mary Teresa Schiebe was born April 26, 2016 in Flagstaff, Arizona. She was with us a few precious moments before being called home to heaven.Our little saint is forever in our hearts. She is now being loved more perfectly than we ever could have loved her. Mary Teresa was the daughter of John and Aimee Schiebe (Coleman). She is...

Apr 24, 2016

Jimmy Barela Valdivia, 78, passed away April 24, 2016 in Flagstaff.He was born in Flagstaff, Arizona on September 27, 1937 to Macario Valdivia and Carmen (Barela) Valdivia.He attended South Beaver Elementary School and graduated from Flagstaff High School in 1957 and lettered in football.Much like his family before him he began working at Southwest Forest Industries, but within three...

Apr 20, 2016

Richard Lee Elliott, 74, longtime resident of Munds Park, Arizona passed away on April 20, 2016 in Cottonwood.Proud husband to Mary Elliott, they shared 48 beautiful years of marriage. Born in Brunswick, Missouri, Richard was the son of Robert and Virginia Elliott.He graduated Glendale High School in 1960. Turning down scholarship offers all over the country for his athletic...

Apr 20, 2016

Apr 5, 2016

Wayne Long, 90, of Tuba City passed away on April 5, 2016 at the Veterans hospital in Prescott, Arizona.Wayne was born on May 15, 1925 in Dilkon, Arizona to Mary Wilson and Jim Long.In 1943 he joined the Navy and was honorably discharged in 1946.He is survived by his wife, Lillie Long and his sons Alfred, Allen, Melvin and...

Mar 28, 2016

Ocie Antonio, 64 of Flagstaff, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2016.Ocie was born August 17, 1951, in Crownpoint, NM, to Lillian Beyale and Frank Antonio Sr. Ocie was a homemaker, loving mother and a friend to many. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, family and friends. One of her loved moments was cooking for everyone. She is...

Mar 26, 2016

Lorenzo Isabel Rodriquez, 84, passed away in Flagstaff on March 26, 2016.He was born on August 10, 1931 in New Mexico to Franqnilino and Cayentana Rodriguez. Lorenzo is survived by his wife, Jenney Griego Rodgriquez and his children. A memorial service will be held on Monday, April 4, 2016 at 5:30 pm at Lozano's Flagstaff Mortuary, 2545 N. Fourth...

Mar 12, 2016

Elma Ramos Brown, wife, mother & grandmother, died on March 12, 2016 in Flagstaff, AZ from complications related to Parkinson's Disease.She was 74. Elma was born on January 17, 1942 in Del Rio, TX to the late Juana and Manuel Ramos.After graduating from Sul Ross State University, she became a beloved teacher of elementary special education in Del Rio,...